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DHR Quick Ratio Analysis

1.03x

Updated 297h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A quick ratio of 1.03x means DHR has $1.03 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, so it can likely cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

69th percentile

DHR

1.03x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

1.28x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

A quick ratio of 1.03x means DHR has $1.03 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year, so it can likely cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

That level sits above the sector median of 0.72x, placing DHR in the 69th percentile of peers, meaning it has stronger liquidity than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -19.5%, dropping from 1.28x to 1.03x. The combination of an above-median level with a sharp quarterly decline suggests liquidity is still adequate but shrinking, which introduces moderate short-term risk if the trend continues. This metric partially supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the current cushion is comfortable, yet the downward momentum warrants attention. It does not contradict the neutral stance because the level remains healthy despite the recent fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about DHR?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

Who are DHR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

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DHR

1.03x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

How DHR's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.

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